Comparison

Night Web Browser by Alex vs Dark Mode

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Night Web Browser by Alex

This web browser offers a unique dark mode that dims 100% of your screen, including videos and keyboards, for comfortable browsing in low light. It allows for brightness levels lower than the standard iOS settings, protecting your eyes and preventing disturbance to others.

Highlights
  • 100% screen dimming
  • Keyboard dimming
  • Video dimming
  • Brightness control
  • Night mode with warm colors
  • Instant search
  • Swipe navigation
Features
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The original app for those of us who browse at night, since 2012. *Top 5 Best Web Browsers for iPhone* /iMore.com Night Web Browser by Alex is the only web browser that dims your whole screen — the web page, the toolbars and fullscreen video on YouTube, Instagram and everywhere else — far below what the iPhone's own brightness slider will let you go. PLEASE NOTE: only what is inside the browser can be dimmed. iOS does not let any app dim the rest of the system. Do you think your iPhone's or iPad's screen is too bright when you look at it in the dark? Night Web Browser lets you browse in bed without disturbing the one next to you and without straining your eyes. One tap on the sun button brings up darkness and warmth, and the whole screen follows. FEATURES - Darkness boost, far below the system minimum - Warmer colour temperature for less blue light - Dims fullscreen video and the toolbars — and the clock too, if you switch that on - Fades in and out gently, never a jolt - Turns on automatically between times you choose, or from sunset to sunrise where you are - Set it from Shortcuts, Siri, or by holding the app — or let it come on with the Sleep Focus THE BROWSER AROUND IT - Flip through your open tabs, or lay them out in a row or a grid — and in those two, drag them into any order - Video, beside your tabs: each of your video sites in its own tab that stays on that site and keeps its own sign-in, apart from the rest of your browsing - Any of them can have its own icon on the Home Screen - Bookmarks in folders, and import them from Safari, Chrome, Firefox or Edge - Page zoom, find on page, and request the desktop website - Download files, and open or share them from the app - Searchable history — or switch off saving it altogether - Private tabs, which leave nothing behind - On iOS 27, every site you visit is asked not to sell or share your personal data - Search suggestions as you type — Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Baidu or Ecosia - Swipe back and forward like in Safari - Available in 16 languages - No account, no analytics, no tracking FREE, WITH ONE OPTIONAL UNLOCK The night filter and everything above are free. Night Web Browser Pro is one purchase, once — not a subscription. It adds a Reading List that downloads whole articles — even everything a front page links to — to read offline, plus Listen to Page (the article read aloud, with a sleep timer), Reader (just the article), Dark Mode for Web Pages, Translate Page, Block Ads and Trackers, Block Cookie Notices, Hide Distracting Items and Lock Private Tabs. Pro also keeps the brightness down after you leave the browser, until you change it in Control Center. Download the evening's reading before a flight — or before you turn off the lights. If you bought this app before it became free, Pro is already yours. You will never be asked to pay again.

About

Dark Mode

This extension transforms websites into a comfortable dark theme, reducing eye strain in low-light conditions. It offers global dark mode, adjustable brightness and contrast, and easy toggling via the toolbar or keyboard shortcut.

Highlights
  • Global dark mode for any website
  • Adjustable brightness and contrast
  • One-click toggle
  • Keyboard shortcut support
  • Privacy-focused on-device processing
Features
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Transform your browsing experience with Dark Mode for Safari, the ultimate extension designed to reduce eye strain and provide a comfortable reading environment at night or in low-light conditions. Whether you're browsing news, social media, or documentation, Dark Mode for Safari intelligently darkens web pages, giving you a sleek, cohesive dark theme across the entire web. Key Features - Global Dark Mode: Instantly enable dark mode on any website, even those that don't support it natively. - Adjustable Brightness & Contrast: Fine-tune your viewing experience with precision sliders. Lower the brightness for late-night reading or boost contrast for better legibility. - One-Click Toggle: Easily switch dark mode on or off directly from the Safari toolbar. - Keyboard Shortcut: Use Cmd + Shift + L (Mac) to quickly toggle dark mode without lifting your fingers from the keyboard. - System Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Safari on macOS, respecting your privacy and performance. How to Use 1. Enable the Extension: Open Safari Settings > Extensions and check "Dark Mode". 2. Browse in Comfort: Navigate to any website and watch it transform. 3. Customize: Click the extension icon to adjust settings or toggle the effect. Privacy Focused We believe in privacy. Dark Mode for Safari runs entirely on your device and does not collect or transmit your browsing history. Privacy Policy: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2eae1846c58e80bc85acc71f1b5b0af6 Terms of Use: https://decisive-store-bd5.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-2eae1846c58e80f1911dc00ef298fda6

Screenshots

Night Web Browser by Alex4 screens
Dark Mode2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Night Web Browser by Alex at 5.0 against Dark Mode's 4.3. Night Web Browser by Alex also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). Dark Mode's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (50% vs 42%). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Night Web Browser by Alex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dark Mode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Night Web Browser by Alex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Night Web Browser by Alex's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dark Mode's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Night Web Browser by Alex ships an update fortnightly, Dark Mode every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Night Web Browser by Alex versus Dark Mode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNight Web Browser by AlexDark Mode
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews41.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS1715 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperApps by Alex AB裕涛 兰

Customer experience

Night Web Browser by Alex

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive41.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative53.0%

Dark Mode

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Night Web Browser by Alex

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on launch or during use
  • Blank screen with no functionality
  • Crashes when opening certain websites (Imgur, etc.)
  • Keyboard malfunction in certain conditions
  • Bookmarks tab not working properly
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  • Videos load in bright mode instead of dimmed
  • Incompatible with iPhone X (blank screen)
  • App stops working after updates
  • Poor page loading reliability
  • Slow page loading times
  • Glitchy tab switching

Requested features

13 requests
  • System-wide dimming for all apps and functions
  • Multiple tabs support
  • Auto-scroll to top functionality
  • Page position memory when navigating back
  • Reading mode with larger text
Show 8 more
  • Loading progress bar
  • Full-screen mode option
  • Scheduled auto-dim by time of day
  • Motion-detection based brightness adjustment
  • Language selection settings
  • Private/incognito browsing mode
  • Hide status bar option
  • Improved tab switching stability

Dark Mode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Night Web Browser by Alex

One-time1
  • Night Web Browser Pro$0.99
None

Dark Mode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Night Web Browser by Alex free?
Night Web Browser by Alex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark Mode free?
Dark Mode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Night Web Browser by Alex or Dark Mode?
Night Web Browser by Alex is rated higher. Night Web Browser by Alex averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Dark Mode averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Night Web Browser by Alex or Dark Mode have ads?
Neither Night Web Browser by Alex nor Dark Mode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Night Web Browser by Alex or Dark Mode?
Night Web Browser by Alex ships an update fortnightly, and Dark Mode every 6 months. Most recently, Night Web Browser by Alex was updated on October 16, 2026 and Dark Mode on October 16, 2026.

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